The purpose of the foundation is to strengthen and promote civic engagement and volunteerism, particularly in structurally weak and rural areas, within the scope of federal responsibility.
The foundation under public law is a joint project of the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth, the Federal Ministry of the Interior and Community, and the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture.
Homepage Prof. Dr. Peter Weingarten
Homepage of the German Foundation for Engagement and Volunteering (German)